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Then There Were Five

by Elizabeth Enright · 1944

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A summer that promises to be eventful turns into something extra special when the four Melendy children become friends with the orphan Mark Heron. Mona, 13, recites poetry. Rush, 12, is a bit mischievous. Miranda, 10, dances and paints pictures. Oliver, 6, is calm and thoughtful. Their father is a writer, so beloved housekeeper Cuffy plays mother.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
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childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1940s1940sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 256 pages

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